Check out this promotional video for "Team New Jersey" for the 2018 Special Olympics. It features our very own Justin Malfitano representing our state in the Bowling competition. There is even a sneak peek of proud Papa Sal!

Please pray for the whole Malfitano family that they enjoy safe and smooth travel to and from Seattle,Washington. And also for all of the competitors that they have a Olympic Games filled with good-natured compettitive spirit! 

Good luck Justin from your Aldersgate UMC Family! We are very proud off you!

Aldersgate UMC adult is crowned “Best Bowler in the Nation” at the Special Olympics USA Games that were held in Seattle from July 1st to the 6th 

He beat the national favorite in the Men’s High-Performance division to be named the best bowler in the nation taking home a gold medal, also earning him a front-page article in the Seattle Times Sports section. He also received a gold medal for the Men’s Double division and finally captured a silver medal for the Team competition.

During the team match play, Justin missed a perfect game by throwing two 9 pin spares and rolling a 268. While bowling in the team event, he was filmed by an ESPN film crew and was later featured in a spot with his father during the days daily recap of the games.